Upakarma Certified Natural, Pure and Organic Finest A++ Grade Kashmiri Kesar / Saffron Threads 1 Gram- Pack of 50

I received the product a week ago.The packaging is premium. The flip open cardboard box is very beautiful to look at and so makes it a good gifting option as well.The saffron strands are packed in a cute glass bottle with a golden tin lid.Upon opening I got a whiff of the aroma.The main concern was the purity and quality of saffron.I carried a few tests...I put two strands in cold water. They didn't release colour immediately...... slowly the water turned golden yellow and the strands also didn't loose the reddish color ✅I took out the stands and rolled between finger tips..... they didn't crumble.✅Then I soaked the strands in warm milk. The color again diffused slowly .....over a few hours the color became deep golden and the milk became fragrant.✅The strand when put on the tongue didn't taste sweet 😍✅So all these..... Checks made me feel good about the product.Hope my review is helpful to you

Product is fake as ture kesar threads don't give colour to milk or water and this especial keasr gives instant colour to both water and milk so it's fake and loaded with extra colour and totally rubbish

You know saffron is good when you can smell it before you open the box. When I received the product, I can smell the fragrance even without opening the glass container. Simply the best saffron I've ever used. I highly recommend this saffron to those who are looking for 100% natural and genuine kesar. Thank you so much to provide me with this product.100% A++ product.

Got the Kashmiri saffron for Rs.475. The price is on the higher side for Kashmiri saffron as usually Afghani saffrons are expensive as they are richer. We have used different types of Kesar and Afghani variety (grown in India) was the best but did try this Kashmiri variety.⚠️ UPDATE: I bought this twice, the first time it was good but the next one pathetic. Looks like when the product was introduced the Kesar was given with top quality and later using low quality kesar.⚠️ IMPORTANT: Below review was done for the product i bought first very long back. ⚠️Quality Checks============>> Grade: Kesar thread should not be broken, this product had long threads and weren't breaking. All the Saffron Stigmas were long and not even 1 broken.>> Color: The color was just perfect, dark red with slight yellow tint at the bottom. Adulterated ones will have the same color from top to bottom. This one was looking natural.>> Purity: Took 3 saffron and added in cold water and there was no immediate discoloration or water didn't turn yellow quickly. It took almost 20-30 minutes to give away it full color. Adulterated ones will quickly turn water to yellow.>> Smell: Next is the smell. Even after 2 years pure saffron should have the smell and should not loose. The first time i got a 10 month old packaging had excellent strong aroma and hasn't faded. But the next batch i received didn't have much aroma.Comparison with other brands------------------------------------I have another brand of saffron at home and i compared that with Upakarma's Kesar.The other brand saffron threads broke very easily and were broken in the box too. When put in water at the same time and in same quantity the other brand turned yellow within 30secs where Upakarma's Kesar took a good 10 to 20 minutes to give color and 20-30 minutes to give its full color.Do check the comparison pictures i have uploaded which has just 3 saffron threads. The whole box had an air tight wrap around.>> Though the saffron quality is good, when compared to Afghani Kesar, the color and flavor was a bit less with this Kashmiri saffron.Packaging========Packaging was very good, a small thick glass bottle with a nice box package like a jewel ring kind of box. TThe shipping was also quick. When storing Kesar make sure its kept in a cool and dark place. And should be kept in a glass container. This kesar came in a thick glass bottle which i really appreciate that.Benefits=======>> Kesar is known for its Blood purification and complexion enhancement. A must for pregnant ladies so got it for my wife.>> Can help in growth of hair, help preventing hair loss to some extent but i don't see much difference.>> Can help reducing menstrual cramps and premenstrual syndrome>> Can prevent premature ejaculation and infertility. Also increases the interest in bed.We use 2 to 4 stands per day for it's medicial property.How i use:========This Kesar gave a very nice color and aroma with boiled milk and my wife drinks it every day.My wife is expecting a baby soon and she is drinking milk with this Upakarma Kesar which is absolutely safe, essential, pure and is great for blood purification.We also used this for Briyani and gave a beautiful natural color, nice aroma and taste.⚠️ UPDATE: Though the first batch of Kesar was very good, the second bottle which we got was very bad. Almost all the strands were broken and was giving color out quickly and looks dark red and black. I don't see Kesar being of consistent quality. Also when compared to Aghani Kesar the price is on the higher side.With my experience Wildvedic Afghani Kesar is much better and also cheaper than this one.

Worst kesar. Don't buy this.1 chhote gilass doodh me 4/5 kesar daalne pr jo colour aur flavour aata hai wo to doosari 2/3 kesar daalne pr hi aa jata hai.

It's ok product and first time got new stock and second time old one. This is fake one found losing colour within seconds

The lebel around bottle didn’t attach properly. seemed duplicate product. And the aroma doesn’t good the way it should be. I am so disappointed

You know saffron is good when it smells great. I received this product and I can smell the real and original kesar. 100% pure and original product. My mother loved the product and the packaging also is very good and attractive. Loved the product